Located inside 1 Hotel, Casa Madera is one of the trendiest spots in the city for both its vibe and its fare. It’s the first location in Canada and comes from Los Angeles restaurant group Noble 33, and the west coast influence is apparent pretty immediately. Everything on the menu is designed to be shared,

Chadwick’s is, by its own description, “a craft kitchen and bar serving global-fusion comfort food in the heart of Toronto’s Annex neighbourhood.” The multicultural, made-from-scratch menu brings about art deco revival and sunny cocktail vibes that finds inspiration from every corner from the globe, from Manila to Maracaibo. From a multicoloured patio to retro decorations

Hypothetically speaking, if you wanted to be at a restaurant all day, for every meal, Donna’s would be the place to do it. It starts as a breakfast spot with sandwiches ranging in flavours from bacon egg and cheese to kale, egg and hazelnut. Then, the lunch fare comes out, in the form of different

You’re guaranteed to have a good time at Granite Brewery. With tons of beers on tap and in cans, the liquor offerings are understandably vast, and so are the event options: drag brunches, trivia nights, holiday buffets and live music (including opera nights) , this woman-owned venue’s event calendar, and loyal guests can even rent

This Leslieville haunt has become a neighbourhood favourite for its bright, airy space – and it’s delicious offerings served in unique fashion. Leslie’s serves its hearty sandwiches in convenient lunchboxes – complete with handles – and allow guests to choose how meals are customized. It’s open every day until 6 p.m., and the menu boasts

This Alberta transplant specializes in breakfast —  and does it well. The menu is environmentally conscious, and boasts both savoury and sweet options that are both unique and flavourful. Bennies, scrambles, handhelds and breakfast poutines meet a gnocchi breakfast carbonara, a scrambled crepe and a pierogi and duck dish that showcases the menu’s diversity. There

Leslieville’s best-kept secret may just be the Queen’s Head Pub’s back patio. On it, guests can enjoy one of the daily drink specials or chomp down on delicious eats from the globally inspired menu, which includes dishes like Thai spring rolls, curried mussels, baja fish tacos, homemade French onion soup, and chicken wings. The kitchen

Located on the second floor of Yorkdale’s Kith store, Sadelle’s is a brunch lover’s paradise. The menu features a mix of fresh salads, sandwiches, and location-exclusive specials like sandwiches the Maia, Leo and Poppy, alongside luxurious options like caviar and specialty salmon and white fish dishes. There are also extremely sweet options in the form

Serano has been serving up sweetness in Toronto since 1994, operating both a bakery that delivers goodies straight to your door as well as a bakery and cafe that allows fans to sit and enjoy a coffee and a cookie in a cozy atmosphere. The bakery specializes in European pastries, desserts, custom cakes and imported

Once named Sophie’s, the east end classic has now been rebranded and revitalized to become Tiarre’s, adding the owners’ daughter’s name to the restaurant’s identity to honour the love and care that goes into every dish. The vibrant, friendly interior perfectly compliments the fresh dishes on offer, from pecan cornflake crusted toast to a lemon